DHL improves shipping of chemical freight
DHL Global Forwarding introduces a new product for the shipment of bulk non-hazardous liquids. Particularly designed for the chemicals and beverages sectors, the DHL Flexitank overcomes the problems associated with ISO tank containers, IBC totes or drums and offers a more cost effective and environmentally friendly means of transporting liquid products.
It holds up to 24,000 liters and is a multi-layer bladder designed to fit into a standard 20-foot ocean container.
31 percent more cargo
Because of its flexibility, every inch of container space is available, which allows customers to ship up to 31 percent more cargo compared with IBC totes and drums. There is also less need for packaging, handling and loading, which in turn increases supply chain effectiveness and thus lowers costs.
Apart from that, ISO tank containers require return loads, long-term leasing agreements, and expensive cleaning procedures in order to avoid cross-contamination. The DHL Flexitank is recyclable, which enables customers to reduce their shipping costs by paying one-way international freight costs only. The range of goods which DHL is able to ship with Flexitanks also encompasses various other industries besides chemicals, such as consumer goods (beverages, concentrates), forestry (tall oil), parts of life sciences (enzymes), and energy (bio-fuels).
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